Interview skills presentation
- 1. GET THAT JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
- 2. INTERVIEW RATIONALE The main objective of an interview is to get to see if you have the relevant skills, qualifications, experience and attitude that complement the role. Your work is to show how your skills,qualifications,experience and overall understanding of the role will complement the role. Do you understand the role? Is your experience relevant to the role? Are you a natural fit? Do you complement the role? Are you going to add value to the role? Why did you apply for the role? What are your strengths, attributes and
- 3. INTERVIEW RATIONALE An interview is a great opportunity to sell yourself in the market place All the work that you have out into your achievements needs to be show cased. Be positive about an interview and learn from each interview you go through Put yourself to the test. Get ready to show how you can add value to the organization. You have been shortlisted for an interview, which means the prospective organization would like to know more about you. Apart from your credentials, your attitude,
- 4. INTERVIEW RATIONALE In that first five minutes of the interview, the interviewer will have noted many critical aspects. Your appearance. Your grooming. Your handshake. Your personal presence. Your eye contact. Your articulation. And, most importantly, your personality. Notice that there is typically no mention of anything related to your major, your coursework, your grades, or even your work experience. That is what got you to the interview in the first place. But it is the soft factors that will take you to the next level. Most interviewers rate individuals highly who are able to present themselves well in a face-to-face interview.
- 5. INTERVIEW CHECKLIST Hard copies of your certifications A presentable official folder carrying your documentation(Solid colours like black, grey,brown or navy blue) Neatly pressed official clothes that are preferably solid in color including shoes that are well polished and clean. Neat hairstyle or haircut that is not dramatic with different colours-First impression matters Original and copies of your certifications, including recommendation letters and any documentation that complements your profile. Place them in an orderly from the most recent to the last. Well trimmed nails and clean shaven chin. Subtle make-up, nail polish,jewellery and accessories. Subtle fragrance that is not overpowering or
- 6. INTERVIEW PREPARATION Do a thorough research and background search on the organization that you are going to interview for, including the industry that they are in. Make clear copies of your documentation and get the right fonts Have a clear direction of the physical location and start out early. Be courteous, polite and respective of the audience. Practice on your communication skills
- 7. INTERVIEW PREPARATION Carefully examine the job description. Consider why you are interviewing and your qualifications. Perform research on the company and role. Consider your answers to common interview questions. Practice your speaking voice and body language. Prepare several thoughtful questions for the interviewer(s) Conduct mock interviews
- 8. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Make sure you understand the type of interview that will be conducted by your prospective employer. Is it face to face, phone,skype or written? Is it one-on-one, group or panel interview? What level of the interview is it? Is it a formal or informal interview? Pay attention to your language, including body language, facial expressions, overall demeanor, attitude, communication style Establish rapport Gather information Close
- 9. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Establish rapport This is where the vital first impressions are formed. You set the tone of the interview. Your verbal articulation and vocabulary will be noted, especially any variance, positive or negative, from the standard. If you have done your interview homework and have fully researched the company, the words will flow smoothly. If not, it will show. This is where your passion, your positive attitude, and your confidence will establish the tone for the interview. And this is the step during which you have the opportunity to make your personal connection with the interviewer.
- 10. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Gather information Keep it honest. In the gathering information step, the employer will be asking questions and reviewing your answers against their critical success factors. Some of the questions will be closed ended,others will be open ended behavioral questions. While preparation is important, your honesty and sincerity in answering should be evident.
- 11. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Close If your interview was successful, there will usually be an indication of future steps. You may be given further company information which is reserved for only the select few. No matter what your view of the interview to this point, it is important to personally close the interview by establishing potential continuity of the process. You need to be fully prepared for different personality styles, different interview styles, and different questions. You need to master your ability to present the very best you.